YANGON — Myanmar's military on Wednesday said rumors top generals had detained the embattled junta chief in a new coup were 'propaganda' spread by 'traitors' ahead of a visit by China's foreign minister.
YANGON — Myanmar 's military on Wednesday said rumors top generals had detained the embattled junta chief in a new coup were 'propaganda' spread by 'traitors' ahead of a visit by China's foreign minister.Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has faced public criticism from military supporters in recent weeks as government troops lose territory to ethnic minority armed groups and other opponents battling to overturn its 2021 coup.
AFP PHOTO / MYANMAR MILITARY INFORMATION TEAMThe visit is 'aimed at deepening bilateral mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields,' an unnamed Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.China is a major ally and arms supplier to the junta but analysts say it also maintains ties with ethnic armed groups that hold territory near its border.
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